Most migrants to Australia are faced with the basic question: should we call Sydney or Melbourne Home? The answer to this million dollar question depends on many factors.
For one, both cities are listed in the most livable cities in the world according to many surveys. While Melbourne ranked as number 3 and Sydney ranked as number 6 on worldwide level, both cities have their Sydney is known to have many recognized icons such as the Opera house of Sydney and Sydney harbor which is one the most beautiful harbors in the world. Many other attractions make Sydney sound the city to head to if you are trying to settle it or even visit Australia.
However, you need to consider Melbourne as well as it is renowned for its uniqueness. The Yara river in Melbourne is as beautiful and distinguished as Sydney harbor according to Melbourians.
Considering the weather, Melbourne Australia is renowned for its "crazy weather". During June to September, you can experience the four seasons in one day. You could start the day with the cold of the dawn, very hot afternoon, fairly windy atmosphere and then rain during the night. While Sydney weather is less "crazy", it also can get its share fair of oddness. Melbourne is much colder than Sydney in Winter and hotter is summer. Sydney on the other hand experience high humidity during some summer days. Both cities require air conditioning in the summer period.
So, whether it is Sydney Australia or Melbourne Australia, you need to consider where you will be happier. In our opinion, family gatherings and friend makes either of the two cities heaven... or even hell.